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Wishin’ I was Fishin’...

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with Bob Bissonnette

By Molly Kett all those years fishing for salmon
with my dad – a lot of fun, laughs,
t 57, local fisherman Bob and lots of stories.”
ABissonnette’s eyes still light
up when he talks about his passion The St. Lawrence River holds a
special place in Bissonnette’s heart.
for fishing, a love affair that began
in the quiet waters of his hometown. “My favourite place to fish is the
St. Lawrence because you never
“I take after my father for the love
of hunting and fishing. I don’t hunt know what you’re going to catch. It
anymore, but my love for fishing is has multiple species to catch,” said
out of this world,” said Bissonnette. Bissonnette.
To those new to the world of
For Bissonnette, fishing is not
just a sport; it’s a way to connect fishing, he offers practical advice.
“I would tell someone who has
with nature and find solace in the Photos Submitted
outdoors. never fished before to take a guide
with you and let them show you knowledge. keep the sport alive in Canada. Plus,
“What I love most about fishing is the ins and outs of fishing,” said he recommends that we all support
being outdoors, the tranquility, and Bissonnette. “When you catch that “I used to compete in tournaments, our local tackle shops, including
a place to clear your mind. It’s so first big fish, you will be hooked.” but now my joy is teaching young Tightlines Tackle, In and Outdoors,
relaxing to me,” said Bissonnette. kids to fish,” said Bissonnette. and Relic Outfitters.
Bissonnette’s love for angling “Every year I volunteer with Fishing
His earliest memory of fishing is isn’t confined to a specific species. for Autism, held in Alexandria. I Like many others, Bissonnette
a cherished one. A moment that laid “I prefer catching walleye, but love seeing the smiles on everyone’s finds fishing to be about more than
the foundation for a lifelong passion. I’m open to catching anything faces. It makes me happy.” just the latest catch. It’s about

“My earliest memory of fishing that swims,” said Bissonnette, his Looking ahead, Bissonnette is the simplicity of finding joy in
was catching my first perch off the passion for the sport evident as he open to new adventures, wanting to the quiet moments by the water,
docks of the old Edgewater Inn, speaks about the sport. try deep-sea fishing for a change. the importance of passing down
and from then on in I was hooked,” He competed in tournaments in traditions, and the sheer happiness
said Bissonnette. “My favourite the past, but Bissonnette’s focus Bissonnette wants to encourage from seeing others share in his love
memories of fishing were spending has shifted towards passing on his people to take their kids fishing, to for the sport.

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